[Healeys] Coker Tires

[I Erbs]

The seller says 185. I asked for a photo of the info.

Mr. Ira Erbs
On Aug 23, 2015 2:50 PM, "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:

> John/Ira,
> I'm currently running the 180-15 Michelins Longstone sells, which are
> evidently the same as those Coker sells (made in
> Serbia by Michelin). Both suppliers list them at 26.8" in diameter. Mine
> measure 27" as mounted when measured
> horizontally.
>
> Coker lists the 180 but not the 185. Maybe Ira typed the size incorrectly.
>
> These are period-style higher-profile tires and look and ride great.
>
> --
> Steve Gerow
>
>
>
> >  -------Original Message-------
> >  From: JOHN BAHE SR <johnbahesr at gmail.com>
> >  To: Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
> >  Cc: healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
> >  Subject: Re: [Healeys] Coker Tires
> >  Sent: Aug 23 '15 12:40
> >
> >  Alan Hendrix says you need a minimum of 26 3/4 inches measuring
> >  between the bottom opening of the rear wheel wells to use a 185 X 15
> >  tire.  The Vredestein 185 x 15  tire is 26.60 in diameter.....that is
> >  the tire Alan sells !!  Hope you can use this info !!
> >
> >  John
> >
> >  On Sun, Aug 23, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Steve B. Gerow
> >  <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:
> >
> >  > Ira Erbs wrote:
> >  >>>>
> >  >
> >  > I have a chance to buy 4 new Coker 185/15 tires for $250.00
> >  > Tried looking at the archives, but got confusing replies.
> >  > Will these work on my BN4? New springs in back.
> >  > <<<
> >  >
> >  > The most correct size is 180/15, which the Longstone/Coker
> >  > Michelins fit well and fill the wheel wells.
> >  >
> >  > 5 mm isn't much of a difference. You might get some scrubbing in
> >  > the front. This is a high profile tire which should
> >  > look manly on the Healey!
> >  >
> >  > --
> >  > Steve Gerow
> >  > 59BN6
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